Enrollment
383
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Ashland, WI
Ashland Middle
Federal NCES profile for Ashland Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 550051000074
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 62
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ashland Middle earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Ashland · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.8:1
- students per teacher
- 52.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Ashland Middle has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ashland Middle ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Ashland, WI.
School address
District: Ashland School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550051000074 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
30.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.8:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
-11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
52.3%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
+36% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ashland Middle compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ashland Middle
Ashland Middle is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Ashland, Wisconsin, enrolling 383 students.
At 12.8:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Wisconsin median, within a few percentage points of the 14.4:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 52.3% of students eligible for free meals.
With 383 students, its enrollment sits close to the Wisconsin median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,202 scored Wisconsin schools.
Against 299 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #112.
Its student body is led by White (65%) and American Indian / Alaska Native (20%) (diversity index 52/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 192 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 47.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 15.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 114 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 383 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Ashland School District also operates Lake Superior Elementary (603 students) and Ashland High (589 students) alongside Ashland Middle.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Ashland Middle compares
Ashland Middle on the metrics families compare, against Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.8:1 | ▼ 11% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.3% | ▲ 36% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 383 | top 36% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.8:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
383
Bigger than 45% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
52.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% above the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.8:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 44% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 56% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
47.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,880
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $14,919
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 192 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
57
in-school suspensions + 57 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 14.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 29.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 65.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 19.6%
Two or More 11.0%
Hispanic or Latino 3.1%
African American 0.5%
Asian 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 65.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.2, Ashland Middle is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Ashland School District, which includes Ashland Middle.
$14,880
Per student
0%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-10%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 22.3%
State 62.2%
Federal 15.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Ashland Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Superior Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ashland High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Marengo Valley Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ashland Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 603
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 589
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 184
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Wisconsin, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~383 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.8:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Ashland Middle
How many students attend Ashland Middle?
Ashland Middle has 383 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Ashland, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ashland Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Ashland Middle is 12.8:1, which is 11% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 18% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ashland Middle?
52.3% of students at Ashland Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ashland Middle?
The largest demographic group at Ashland Middle is White at 65.3% of enrollment, in Ashland, WI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ashland Middle?
Ashland Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Ashland Middle rank among public schools in Ashland?
By Resource Investment Index, Ashland Middle ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Ashland, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Ashland on the city page.
Is Ashland Middle a good school?
Ashland Middle earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Ashland School District?
Besides Ashland Middle, Ashland School District also operates Lake Superior Elementary (603 students), Ashland High (589 students), and Marengo Valley Elementary (184 students). See the Ashland School District district page for the complete list.
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